So, this might sound crazy but I SWEAR to you this stuff works wonders. I first used bentonite clay in a face mask to help pull impurities from my skin due to some acne. Then, I moved on to an armpit detox when I switched to a natural deodorant, a foot mask to do a body detox, and I'm seriously contemplating taking it internally. I even used it on my daughter's legs when she got eaten up by mosquitoes. I was blown away by how much it helped her. This clay is a very versatile healing and cleansing clay. When you combine bentonite clay with water it becomes negatively charged. Then, when you put it on your skin, it reacts with the positive toxins in your body. As the clay dries, it pulls those positive charged impurities from the skin into the dried clay. Amazing, I know. You're probably wondering why I would do an armpit detox. It sounds super weird. I thought the same thing when I heard about it too. I decided to try it out though when I stopped using commercial antiperspirant and deodorant. I learned that many deodorants contained aluminum and some scientists believe that aluminum exposure may be linked to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. There are a host of other toxins in deodorants like known carcinogens and hormone disruptors. I don't know about you but I'm not really okay with smearing that on my lymph nodes. When I started using a natural deodorant, I was sweating so bad and I found myself stinky after a few hours on really hot days. I discovered an armpit detox recipe on Wellness Mama's website so I decided to give it a whirl. I felt SO stupid doing it but after a few whirls, it worked! I was finally able to use my natural deodorant without it wearing off after a few hours. A few words of advice- one, when you stop using commercial deodorants, you will sweat and you will stink. The sweat is good though. It’s the body's natural way of removing impurities. Antiperspirants trap all the impurities inside the body instead of letting them out. Free the toxins! Two- you will need to do the detox a few times before you stop the stink. I did at least 3-4 before it was 100% effective. Now, I do it about once a month and as time goes on, I may be able to reduce that to every few months. I usually use the face mask once a week. I use it to help soften, tone, and tighten my skin. I do have quite a bit of scaring and discoloration from all the years with adult acne. I also add some lavender and copaiba essential oils. Both oils support healthy-looking and youthful skin, they smell amazing, and have calming and relaxing qualities. NOTE: Do NOT mix bentonite clay in a metal bowl or with a metal spoon. Mix in a glass or ceramic bowl with the handle of a wooden spoon. Bentonite Clay Armpit DetoxIngredients1/2 tbsp Redmond Bentonite Clay 1/2 tsp Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar 1 drop Lavender Essential Oil 1 drop Copaiba essential oil 1 tsp water Instructions
**Some redness may occur but will subside within a few minutes. ** Bentonite Clay Facial Mask |
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